Upper West Side preschool abruptly closes, sending parents scrambling

Some parents on the Upper West Side are upset and disappointed over the fact that the preschool their children go to is closing its doors

Upper West Side safe haven shelter plan draws pushback from community

The city's decision to open a safe haven homeless shelter near an elementary school on the Upper West Side is drawing pushback from neighbors, but also some support.

Certain NYC schools on high alert following series of shootings nearby

A handful of NYC schools are on high alert after three separate shootings Tuesday nearby, all within five hours, that police said could be connected and gang-related.

Teen shot on UWS, incident may be linked to other shootings: NYPD

A teenager ran inside his school on the Upper West Side after he was shot a couple of blocks away, an incident police believe is connected to at least two other Manhattan shootings on Tuesday.

Suspect wanted for rape in Upper West Side apartment stairwell

The New York City Police Department is looking for the suspect in a rape that that happened near the West End Avenue and West 65th Street

Gusty winds cause tree to fall onto car on Upper West Side

The tree damaged a car near Riverside Drive and West 106th Street just after 2:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon.

Rash of break-ins at Manhattan restaurants

At least seven restaurants were burglarized in the same Manhattan neighborhood.

Man dies after being pushed onto subway tracks on Upper West Side

According to authorities, the suspect, 28-year-old Andre Boyce, got into an argument with the 34-year-old victim at around 2 a.m., before pushing the victim onto the tracks.

Subway conductor smacked in face with bottle: NYPD

The NYPD is investigating after a New York City Subway train conductor was struck in the head with a plastic bottle on the Upper West Side on Friday morning.

Police arrest man in attempted rape of woman, 18, aboard NYC subway

Police have announced they arrested the man they say attempted to rape an 18-year-old woman aboard a subway train on the Upper West Side of Manhattan before a good Samaritan intervened.

NYC synagogue throws Christmas party

A group of Jews threw a Christmas party. It was for a good cause.

A puppy named Bear swims across Hudson River from NY to NJ

Talk about an adventure for one pet! A dog escaped from his owner while out for a walk in Manhattan and swam across the Hudson River to New Jersey, where he was rescued a few days later.

Judge bemoans NYC's bike hazard in 'Gone Girl' actor's death

A judge has decried New York City's problems with electric and gas-powered bikes as he sentenced the electric scooter rider who crashed into “Gone Girl” actor Lisa Banes to one to three years in prison.

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade balloon inflation info

If you want to get a look at the balloons before the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade you can see them while they're being inflated on Wednesday.